Spicy Ground Beef Salad

Name: Spicy Ground Beef Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/3 cup canola oil; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons molasses; 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 6 cups torn salad greens; 1 large tomato, cut into wedges; 2 green onions, sliced; Jalapeno pepper and lime slices, optional

This delicious salad doesn't skimp on or flavor. I make it often, especially on days when I'm pressed for time. My husband, my mother and I all rate it as a favorite. - Natercia Yailaian, Somerville, Massachusetts

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons molasses
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
6 cups torn salad greens
1 large tomato, cut into wedges
2 green onions, sliced
Jalapeno pepper and lime slices, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the oil, lime juice, soy sauce, molasses, jalapeno, garlic and ginger; stir into beef. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
On a large platter, layer salad greens, tomato, beef mixture and onions. Garnish with jalapeno and lime slices if desired.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 201 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 283mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.

Originally published as Spicy Beef Salad in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook-Book

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sfufu

Feb 21, 2013

I tired this recipe and now I make it often. I add cukes and other veggies as well.
doglover1

Sep 4, 2010

This tastes to me like the lettuce cup appetizers at PF Changs. Very good, I added about an extra Tbsp of lime juice and the zest of two limes. This was very unusual, but very good. I would make this again. I didn't top it with more jalapeno, but left it on the side for my husband. I prefer my jalapeno cooked.
segen

Sep 5, 2008

ohh sometimes we add chicken instead of beef or combine both
segen

Sep 5, 2008

this is wonderful... we omit the xtra oil added and lime juice